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Artists Finds

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A curated collection of creative tools, art supplies, and inspiration pieces for the modern artist. Whether you’re painting, drawing, or creating content, these finds spark creativity, fuel passion, and elevate your artistry.
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For Painting

Painting staples that really help me create my best and most memorable work. You get what you pay for and in the case of fine art supplies, that is mostly true. - BUT you can finesse a lot.
 
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The most expensive paint I would spend money on and not regret a single cent.
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics – Thick, Vibrant, and Versatile
 
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The paint I’m currently in love with that is semi-affordable and high quality.
Heavy Body Acrylic
 
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PRIME your canvas for the love of all things creative!!
Professional Gesso
 
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Spray your canvas before painting to tighten the fabric. I suggest using a bottle like this to get just enough water without a mess. * PRO TIP * also use this mister to keep your paint from hardening while you work.
Spray Mist Bottle
 
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I never knew how much these would come in handy until I started painting fine lines in portraits. I have a steady hand, but my toxic trait is taking the biggest brush I can find and trying to create fine lines. Don’t be like me. Get the miniatures….
Paint Brushes For Miniatures

For Drawing

 
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I love these pens for fine line work when I draw! It makes such a difference to have a good jet black pen that can glide well on the paper.
Muchcute Micro Fineliner Drawing Pens 12 Black
 
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Blending stumps are EVERYTHING! It makes my blending process so much shorter on canvas and on paper.
43 PCS Blending Stumps & Tortillions Set
 
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As a lefty, I swear by one of these. It’s so hard not to smudge my work without the proper tools.
OTraki 4 Pack Artist Drawing Gloves for Tablet
 
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My favorite sketchbook to date! Very high quality paper.
Canson XL Mixed Media Pad, 5.5x8.5, 60 Sheets
 
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I absolutely love Copic markers. This is one of the cases of you get what you pay for. The quality is unmatched and the ability to refill the markers is brilliant.
Copic Sketch 36pc Markers & Empty Wallet

Protective Gear

 
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If you love working with resin, buy a kit like this for sure! It’s so much cheaper to buy a set than everything individually. I wish I had gotten a full face mask.
Panbear Full Face Reusable Respirator Mask
 
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Don’t be like me!! Protect your clothes! I wish I invested in a smock.
Tosewever Art Aprons for Women & Men with Pockets
 
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Protect your art babes! Let it dry on a rack sometimes.
VISWIN Wooden Tabletop Art Storage Rack
 
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Protect your tools!
ILLAY CO. Silicone Paint Brush Cleaner & Holder